Snout-Tusk Beast

Story context

Alright, fellow Daoists, buckle up! After the claustrophobic nightmare of the Netherworld Domain, our trio finally tastes salt air—but it’s not a joyride. Han Li, Zi Ling, and Mei Ning find themselves adrift in the **Boundless Sea**, a dead zone with zero islands and nothing but mean-tempered sea beasts. Four months of bleak ocean flying later, they make landfall in **Tiannan**—Han Li’s old backyard. This chapter is a quiet breather that packs a massive emotional punch: worldbuilding, a looming bottleneck, and a bombshell proposal disguised as a teacup chat.

Why it matters

- **Han Li’s internal weather**: Watch his quiet, mostly unspoken reaction to Mei Ning’s proposal. He doesn’t leap to heroics; he rubs his nose—a classic tell of his calculating mind kicking into high gear. This is not a romantic spark; it’s a management problem with potential benefits and risks. - **The return to Tiannan**: This is a major setting shift. The worldbuilding from here will diverge from the Chaotic Star Sea’s island politics. Keep an eye out for how Han Li’s old-hometown paranoia kicks in versus his learned daring from the Star Sea. - **Bottleneck anticipation**: Han Li’s comment about preparing for the Nascent Soul stage is a primary key here. Everything from now on—every side quest, every alliance, every acquisition—should be read through the lens of him stockpiling resources for the most dangerous breakthrough of his life so far.

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A Record Of A Mortal S Journey To Immortality